Author Archives: New Vrndavan, USA

A Letter From Srila Prabhupada About New Vrindaban: 7 Temples, Starting a Trust Fund & Earning Income from the Land. October 27, 1972 My dear Kirtanananda, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated October 19, 1972, and I have noted the contents with care. Now we are in Radha-Damodara […]

Minutes of the Semi Annual Joint Board Meeting Of New Vrindaban November 10, 2013 Day 3 of 3 ISKCON New Vrindaban (INV) Vision Statement: Founded in 1968, Srila Prabhupada boldly envisions New Vrindaban as a sacred place known worldwide for Cow Protection, Self-Sufficiency, Holy Pilgrimage, Spiritual Education, and, above all, Loving Krishna. ECO-Vrindaban Mission Statement: […]

by Madhava Smullen With its new Protected Cow Dairy Initiative, ISKCON New Vrindaban is carefully taking one step at a time back towards dairy self-sufficiency. Nityodita Das,who spearheaded the Initiative, fondly remembers the early days of New Vrindaban, when ISKCON Founder Acharya Srila Prabhupada was still physically present. “I remember living at the old Vrindaban […]

  Minutes of the Semi-Annual Meeting of the Joint Boards Of New Vrindaban November 9, 2013 Day 2 of 3 ISKCON New Vrindaban (INV) Vision Statement: Founded in 1968, Srila Prabhupada boldly envisions New Vrindaban as a sacred place known worldwide for Cow Protection, Self-Sufficiency, Holy Pilgrimage, Spiritual Education, and, above all, Loving Krishna. ECO-Vrindaban […]

Throwback Thursday is a weekly theme commemorating vintage moments. We thought to have a little transcendental fun with this internet trend. Each week we will post a photo and highlight a time from the early days of New Vrindaban. Visit ISKCON New Vrindaban’s Facebook Page and take your best guess on the who, what, when & where by […]

From GEETA to ECOV and Beyond Interview with Chaitanya Mangala dasa of the ECO-Vrindaban Board Lilasuka (LS): Hare Krishna, Chaits.  We hear that some exciting changes are going on with GEETA/ECOV. Can you tell us what this is about? Chaitanya Mangala (CM):  I’d be happy to. First of all, let’s start with some basics, ISKCON […]

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – July 2nd, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Prabhupada didn’t take his walk, but he did give a final class on Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.6.19, a beautiful verse which indicates the natural bond between the Supreme Lord and the living beings. “My dear sons of demons, the Supreme Personality of […]

  Minutes of the Semi-Annual Meeting of the Joint Boards Of New Vrindaban – November 8, 2013 Day 1 of 3 ISKCON New Vrindaban (INV) Vision Statement: Founded in 1968, Srila Prabhupada boldly envisions New Vrindaban as a sacred place known worldwide for Cow Protection, Self-Sufficiency, Holy Pilgrimage, Spiritual Education, and, above all, Loving Krishna. […]

On Monday Dec. 2, there will be a representative from the local Dept of Health and Human Resources coming to New Vrindaban to give a presentation on how each of us can  enroll in the health plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace’s Affordable Care Act. An open presentation will be given at the school building […]

Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule Fri. Nov. 29 5:00 AM Mangal Artika 5:45 AM Japa 7:00 AM Milking Cows at Goshala 7:30 AM Sringar Darshan 7:40 AM Gurupuja 8:00 AM Srimad Bhagavatam Class 9:00 AM Breakfast 12:30 PM Rajbhog Artika 1:30 PM LUNCH 4:30 PM Dhoop Artika 5:45 PM Swing Festival 6:15 PM Sacred Storytelling with Sankirtan […]

By Lilasuka dasi  Nov. 2013 We welcome two new cows to the Holy Dhama!  Srila Prabhupada’s vision for New Vrindaban includes cow protection as one of the five main aspects of the dhama. The other four aspects are self-sufficiency, spiritual education, a place of holy pilgrimage, and keeping the main focus on loving Krishna. On […]

by Madhava Smullen New Vrindaban, established in 1968 by ISKCON Founder Srila Prabhupada as his society’s first rural community, is continuing its transition into an exciting new phase. After a series of pioneering attempts in the early years, the community struggled for decades with a dedicated core crew. But since spring 2011, a renewed effort has […]

Everyone is invited! Thursday Nov. 28 is the “real” Thanksgiving Day for the U.S.A. and there will be a sumptuous  Thanksgiving feast for everyone who comes that day. In addition, we will have a full, three day Thanksgiving program the weekend following Thanksgiving Day, namely Fri. Nov 29, Sat. Nov 30 and Sun. Dec. 1. […]

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – July 1st, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Prabhupada didn’t take a walk today and his Srimad-Bhagavatam discourse lasted only fifteen minutes. He is still weak and congested with mucus. But whether he speaks for a long time or a short one, he is potent and effective. He […]

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Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 30th, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Srila Prabhupada was not well again today and had an ashen pallor when he came out of his room. He took only a very short walk, and for class simply had Pradyumna read the verse and purport and then speak […]

   ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 10-27-2013 Mission Statement: ECOV is dedicated to cow protection and self-sufficiency — all centered around loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Members of the Board of Directors:  Anuttama, Chaitanya Mangala, Krpamaya, Madhava Gosh, Navin Shyam, and Ranaka. Advisors present: Jaya Krsna 1. […]

Everyone is invited to attend the  DEVOTIONAL EVENING SANGAS held at New Vrindaban. In the temple room at 7:30 PM. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  There are various facilitators and various topics, ranging  from thematic topics from the  Bhagavad Gita to dramatic readings from the Mahabharata, and beyond!

Gopal’s Garden Home School Co-op began its seventh year this September.  Two new students joined us from the Philippines and we are very happy to have them as part of our class.  Every morning we begin our day at 9:30 with chanting Hare Krsna and Bhagavad-gita verses.  The students hear stories about Krsna and the philosophy of Krsna Consciousness.  The rest of […]

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 29th, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Despite his complaint of heart strain yesterday Srila Prabhupada did go out on a walk today. He didn’t speak much and he kept it short. At the end of his walk he visited Radha-kunda. Then after greeting the Deities and […]

Event: Tour Of New Vrindaban Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2013 Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Place: Starting at the Bahulaban Barn Dear New Vrindaban residents and well-wishers, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! As you may be aware, the board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban will gather for […]

Video of Bhadra dasa leading New Vrindaban’s 24 Hour Kirtan – June 15th, 2013.

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 28th, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. This morning Kirtanananda Maharaja arrived in his pickup to drive Srila Prabhupada up to the original New Vrindaban farm where the community first started. Srila Prabhupada sat in the cab while devotees scrambled up into the back or ran up […]

Event: Tour Of New Vrindaban Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2013 Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Place: Starting at the Bahulaban Barn Dear New Vrindaban residents and well-wishers, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! As you may be aware, the board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban will gather for […]

Event: Community Dialog Date: Sunday, November 10th, 2013 Time: 3 to 5 pm, following the Sunday Temple Program Place: Under the Lodge Dear Brijabasis, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! As you may be aware, the board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban will gather for a bi-annual face to […]

ISKCON New Vrindaban Vision Statement: Founded in 1968, Srila Prabhupada boldly envisions New Vrindaban as a sacred place known worldwide for Cow Protection, Self-Sufficiency, Holy Pilgrimage, Spiritual Education, and, above all, Loving Krishna.

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Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 27th, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Srila Prabhupada felt a little better this morning and went on his walk. The devotees drove him to a more open stretch of countryside, rather than return to the dark vale we first visited. He walked at an easy gait, […]

Everyone is invited to New Vrindaban’s Govardhan Puja- Diwali Celebrations. DATES: Sat. Nov. 2 and Sat. Nov. 9 for our guests and pilgrims. The “official” date of Govardhan Puja is Mon. Nov. 4, when there will also be a festival. Click on the link below to see the full schedules!  Hare Krsna. Diwali-goverdhan flyer  

Madhuram Madhuram Intimate and sweet. Those were the words most often used to describe this year’s Kartik 24 Hour Kirtan in New Vrindaban.  The main organizer of this year’s kirtan, Vrindavan das, expressed it this way, “Many of the devotees told me that although the bigger and more extravagant summer 24 hour kirtans are always […]

A Day in The Life of One of Krsna’s Cowherd Boys “By the end of this week, we’ll be all finished putting up the hay bales in the barn for the season!” These are words that every farmer likes to be able to boast, before winter sets in. Down at New Vrindaban’s  farm and cow […]

            Monthly Meeting Minutes of the Boards of Directors for ISKCON New Vrindaban & ECOV – 10/17/13. ISKCON New Vrindaban (INV) Vision Statement: Founded in 1968, Srila Prabhupada boldly envisions New Vrindaban as a sacred place known worldwide for Cow Protection, Self-Sufficiency, Holy Pilgrimage, Spiritual Education, and, above all, Loving Krishna. ECO-Vrindaban Mission Statement: ECOV […]